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CVE-2026-107424 M A Vinoth Kumar CVE debrief
CVE-2026-107424 is a critical Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the WordPress Frontend Dashboard plugin, affecting versions up to 3.0.7. The vulnerability allows attackers to escalate privileges due to incorrect privilege assignment, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control. Defenders and administrators using the plugin should prioritize patching to prevent potential attacks. The CVSS score of 9.8 indicates critical severity. Additional verification of affected versions and remediation is required. The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, but additional information on exploitation or specific attacks is not provided.
- Vendor
- M A Vinoth Kumar
- Product
- Frontend Dashboard
- CVSS
- CRITICAL 9.8
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-14
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-14
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-14
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-14
Who should care
Defenders and administrators using the WordPress Frontend Dashboard plugin, especially in environments where the plugin is used, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate it.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-107424 is a critical Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the WordPress Frontend Dashboard plugin. Defenders should prioritize patching to prevent potential attacks.
- Potential unauthorized access and control
- Privilege escalation attacks may occur if not patched
- Requires verification of affected versions and remediation
Technical summary
The WordPress Frontend Dashboard plugin has a Privilege Escalation vulnerability due to incorrect privilege assignment, affecting versions up to 3.0.7. This allows attackers to escalate privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability, especially in environments where the Frontend Dashboard plugin is used, to prevent potential privilege escalation attacks.
Recommended defensive actions
- Patch the Frontend Dashboard plugin to version 3.0.8 or later
- Restrict access to the plugin's settings and functionality
- Monitor for suspicious activity related to privilege escalation
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score and affected versions. However, additional information on exploitation or specific attacks is not provided.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-107424 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-107424
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-107424 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-107424
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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WordPress Frontend Dashboard plugin <= 3.0.7 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/107xxx/CVE-2026-107424.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.